Low may disapprove of the term “slowcore,” but no one can deny that they’ve been writing songs to move the soul. With their lush, country-tinged harmonies, the trio from Duluth, Minn., celebrates 20 years as a band with their tenth album “The Invisible Way” (out now on Sub Pop). The piano almost becomes a 4th […]
The fusion of Motown and dub-step don’t initially sound appealing, but L.A.’s Caught a Ghost has made “soul-step” a steppingstone for its sound. Along the way, we realized that we like what Jesse Nolan and his crew were doing, and they not only kept churning out the tunes but have also continued to put out […]
Your Easter Sunday menu: ‣ Seattle’s dark folk artist King Dude headlines the Echo. That’s his video for “I Know You’re Mine” above. Of the Wand & the Moon and A Story of Rats open. ‣ Downstairs at the Echoplex, Oakland’s post-punk band Wax Idols headlines Part-Time Punks’ weekly night with Cold Showers, Dream Boys […]
Shows to go with your sunny Saturday: ‣Â It’s a perfect day to head down to Santa Monica Pier, especially when Poolside, YACHT, Kisses and Them Jeans play as part of the summer series “All Bands On Deck” starting at 4:00 P.M. An after-party will follow featuring DJ sets by Poolside, Guns in the Sun and […]
Although Stephanie Meyers’ focus on aliens this time around still doesn’t have some buying into her teen romance novels, the first single from the soundtrack for “The Host” does, without a doubt, induce butterflies. Pat Grossi – aka Active Child – who hasn’t released anything since his stunning 2011 debut “You Are All I See” […]
Talk about a star-studded lineup. If you haven’t heard of L.A.’s psychedelic outfit Thrillionaire yet, chances are you’ve heard the talents of their members on several other records. Fronted by Jen Turner (formerly of Here We Go Magic and guitarist for Natalie Merchant) and Henrietta Tiefenthaler on bass, programming and sound design, Thrillionaire also boasts producer Joey […]
Your fantastic Friday: ‣ The Lonely Wild celebrates the release of their new album “The Sun As It Comes” (out April 2 via Ursa Major) at the Satellite tonight and they’ve got the Janks and the Wild Reeds to join in the fun. ‣ Intellectual electro-heads Fol Chen also celebrate the release of a new album. They’ll headline […]
[File under People Who Impressed Us at SXSW, the Follow-Up:] What we saw at SXSW. There hasn’t been a friendly G-rated pop song that has rocketed up the charts this fast since Sara Bareilles’ “Love Song” in 2007, but Swiss-German duo Boy has found that same kind of charm in their break-out hit “Little Numbers.” […]
[File under People Who Impressed Us at SXSW, the Follow-Up:] What we saw at SXSW. Itchin’ for a good summer soundtrack? Wesley Bunch – aka Suburban Living – and his band already have an earful of those dream-pop fixings that should make any memorable sun-kissed playlist. Although Virginia already boasts big Sarah Records-influenced artists such […]
Your wonderful Wednesday: ‣Â British glam-pop singer-songwriter Mika headlines the El Rey Theatre in support of his latest album “The Origin of Love.” That’s his video for “Underwater” above. ‣Â Former L.A. band/currently New York-based Spirit Animal teams up with the Mo-Odds and the Weeks at the Satellite. ‣Â It’s a solid lineup over at the Echo with […]
